The mathematical experience, study edition

When first published in the early 1980s, The Mathematical Experience presented a highly insightful overview of mathematics that effectively conveyed its power and beauty to a large audience of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. Following about a decade later, the study edition of the work supplemented the original material of the book with exercises to provide a self-contained treatment usable for the classroom. This softcover version reproduces the study edition and includes epilogues by the three original authors to reflect onthe book's content 15 years after its publication, and to demonstrate its continued applicability to the classroom. Moreover, The Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience —originally published and sold separately—is freely available online to instructors who use the work, further enhancing its pedagogical value and making it an exceptionally useful and accessible resource for a wide range of lower-level courses in mathematics and mathematics education. A wealth of customizable online course materials for the book can be obtained from Elena Anne Marchisotto ([email protected]) upon request. . Softcover reprint of a highly original and fascinating look at the world of mathematics. Outstanding text for illuminating the study of math to an audience of non-mathematicians. Contains a wealth of exercises to help students andeducators investigate the nature and purpose of mathematics. Includes epilogues written by the three authors, tying content to the modern state of mathematics. INDICE: Preface. Preface to the Study Edition. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Overture. 1. The Mathematical Landscape. 2. Varieties of Mathematical Experience. 3. Outer Issues. 4. Inner Issues. 5. Selected Topics in Mathematics. 6. Teaching and Learning. 7. From Certainty to Fallibility. 8. Mathematical Reality. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Epilogue.

• ISBN: 978-0-8176-8294-1
• Editorial: Birkhäuser Boston
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 28/11/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés